Quality Inspector

Alkegen combines two world‑leading specialty materials companies to create a new innovation‑driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials.

• Perform Quality Testing
  • Obtain samples from end of line at pre‑determined frequencies.
  • Conduct testing in accordance with internal work instructions and procedures.
  • Quality test all outgoing products, including but not limited to:
    • Thickness and basis weight
    • Fiber diameter
    • Fiber index
    • Friability
    • Crystallinity
    • Tensile strength
    • Compression testing
  • Conduct additional testing as necessary.
  • Retest materials as directed by the Quality Supervisor or Engineers.
• Production Support
  • Provide periodic support for relief of End of Line operators.
  • Assist in rebuilding and refurbishing needle boards.
  • Audit production line and product quality.
• Other Duties
  • Maintain clean and safe equipment and orderly work area.
  • Daily shift turnover reporting.
  • Regular communication with production regarding test results and sorting needs.
  • Ensure proper entry of all test results into electronic systems.
  • Perform other related duties as needed.

• High school diploma required; associate degree or other post‑high‑school training preferred or equivalent industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn and access information through computer databases.
• Ability to read simple gauges and follow work instructions.
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off, rotating 7‑7 days/nights).
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.; able to climb stairs and ladders repeatedly; able to work successfully in a team environment.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment such as forklift, computer, wet scrubber, furnaces, small hand tools, carton sealer, stapler, carton erector, tape gun, stretch wrapper, power washer, etc.
• Knowledge of facilities used: electricity, water, compressed air, steam, LP gas.
• Experience with materials: ceramic fiber mixes, cutters, bags, stretch wrap, hand tools.

• $24.41 per hour.
• Pay may vary depending on individual factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Total compensation may include other elements depending on the position offered; full details provided upon offer.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.